Bulova 1928 Olivia

Manufacture Year

1928

Movement Model

5AP

Movement Date Code

Cresent Moon

Movement Jewels

Movement Serial No.

27262

Case Serial No.

40984

Case shape

Tonneau

Case color

White

Case Manufacturer

Bulova

Crystal details

Tonneau

Gender

Ladies

Watch Description

Picked up this pretty little gal this week. I think it is Olivia and would be the first in the DB. Not sure on the date because the serial number starts with a 4 but the ad is from 1927 and the movement is 1928. Might have a dial/movement replacement? I think it might be worth trying to find a new correct movement/dial replacement, the dial is pretty dirty.

It is solid 14k with black enamel.

JimDon5822

Posted April 10, 2021 - 7:02pm

1928 Bulova Olivia it is. Great to finally have one in the metal.

Geoff Baker

Posted April 10, 2021 - 9:19pm

What a wonderful little beauty Kathy - WELL FOUND, I love this watch.

1928 Bulova Olivia

Kathy L.

Posted April 11, 2021 - 9:56am

Thank you Geoff! I really love it too because it is unique looking.

Alex

Posted April 11, 2021 - 12:13am

Now that you learned the trick of the gold color, maybe you want to check the color of your Penelope with serial 961 and Baroness with serial 969 if they are the old or new white gold color. Let us know!

Kathy L.

Posted April 11, 2021 - 10:57am

They all look like the new color to me. The Baroness is not quite as white as the other two but whiter than the 156. If you are interested in comparison shots let me know and I can attach some. Thanks for all your help on these old beauties and for the trick on the gold color.